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DCP-1512
DCP-1612W
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Version 0
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide DCP-1512 DCP-1612W Not all models are available in all countries. Version 0 CAN-ENG...

  • Page 2: Brother Numbers

     Complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration and Test Sheet or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration...

  • Page 3: For Customer Service

    For the location of a Brother authorized service center, visit www.brother.ca/support. Ordering supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother supplies, which are available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the supply you need and have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, or PayPal account, you can order directly from Brother.

  • Page 4: Compilation And Publication Notice

    WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 5 HTML file / CD-ROM / In the Box Guide can be performed by connecting your (Macintosh) Brother machine to a computer. You can HTML file / Brother Solutions also find useful information about using the Center Brother ControlCenter utility, using your machine in a network environment, and frequently used terms.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows ) ..............2 Accessing the Software and Network User’s Guide ..........3 Viewing Documentation ................... 3 Accessing Brother CreativeCenter ................ 4 Control panel overview ..................5 Menu and features....................6 On-screen programming.................. 6 Menu table ....................... 7 1.
  • Page 7 How to scan to a computer Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 .........26 Scanning using the SCAN key................29 SCAN key settings..................29 Troubleshooting and other information Consumable items ....................31 Identifying your problem ..................33 Error and maintenance messages ...............34 Improving the print quality..................35 Paper Jams......................40 Cleaning and Checking the machine ..............42...

  • Page 8: General Information

    Bold Bold style identifies keys on the documentation machine's control panel or on the computer screen. Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Italics Italicized style emphasizes an Reading the documentation will help you important point or refers you to make the most of your machine.

  • Page 9: Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows )

    Chapter 1 ® Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on your device. ® ® ® ® ® (Windows XP, Windows Vista , Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 ®...

  • Page 10: Accessing The Software And Network User's Guide

    CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Software and Network drive. User’s Guide NOTE If the Brother screen does not appear, go This User’s Guide does not contain all the to Computer (My Computer). information about the machine such as how ®...

  • Page 11: Accessing Brother Creativecenter

    CreativeCenter ® If you are using Windows , double-click the (Brother CreativeCenter) icon on your desktop to access our FREE website designed as a resource to help you easily create and print customized materials for business and home use with photos, text and creative touch.

  • Page 12: Control Panel Overview

    You can quickly and easily choose temporary Clear settings for copying. Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the 8 2 in 1 (ID) Copy (DCP-1512) current setting. You can copy both sides of your Identification card onto one page with the original size.

  • Page 13: Menu And Features

    Chapter 1 Menu and features On-screen programming Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys. How to access the menu mode Press Menu. Scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b.

  • Page 14: Menu Table

    General information Menu table Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing a and b and OK. Press Menu, and then according to what is shown on the LCD, press a and b to display different menu options.

  • Page 15: General Setup

    Chapter 1 1. General Setup 1. General Setup Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Paper 1.Paper Type Plain* Recycled Paper Sets the size of the 2.Paper Size paper in the paper Letter* tray. Legal Folio A5 L Executive You can save toner Increases the page...
  • Page 16 — Allows you to change 0.Local English* the LCD language for Language Français your country. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. For DCP-1612W only For DCP-1512, this menu is 1.All Settings.

  • Page 17: Copy

    Chapter 1 2. Copy 2. Copy Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page — You can choose the Auto is the 1.Quality Auto* Copy resolution for recommended mode your type of for ordinary printouts. document. Suitable for documents that contain both text and photographs.

  • Page 18: Printer

    Options key or 2 in 1 (ID) Copy key as a one-sided copy. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. For DCP-1612W For DCP-1512 3. Printer 3. Printer Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page Prints a test page.

  • Page 19: Network (For Dcp-1612W Only)

    Chapter 1 4. Network (For DCP-1612W only) 4. Network Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page — 1.WLAN 1.TCP/IP 1.Boot Method Auto* Static RARP BOOTP DHCP Chooses the BOOT method that best suits your needs. Enter the IP address. 2.IP Address Enter the Subnet 3.Subnet Mask...
  • Page 20 .com for more information. — ® 2.WLAN (Windows only) Assistant You can configure your wireless network settings using the Brother CD-ROM. The Setup Wizard — 3.Setup guides you through Wizard the wireless network configuration. You can easily — 4.WPS/AOSS...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 4. Network (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page 6.WLAN Status — You can see the 1.WLAN 1.Status current wireless (Continued) network status. You can see the 2.Signal current wireless network signal strength. You can see the 3.SSID current SSID.

  • Page 22: Machine Info

    The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. For DCP-1512, this menu is 4.Machine Info.. For DCP-1512, this menu is 5.Parts Life. For DCP-1612W only For DCP-1512, this menu is 4.User Settings.

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Chapter 1 Entering text Wireless network models When setting certain options, such as the Network Key, you must enter characters on the machine.  Hold down or repeatedly press a or b to select a character from this list: 0123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ(space)!"#$ %&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[]^_ ...

  • Page 24: Ecology Features

    General information Ecology features Toner Settings Deep Sleep mode Toner Setting (Continue mode) If the machine does not receive any jobs for a certain length of time, the machine will go into You can set the machine to continue printing Deep Sleep mode automatically and the LCD after the LCD shows Replace Toner.

  • Page 25: Paper Setting

    Press a or b to choose 2.Paper Size. Recycled paper Press OK. No. of sheets up to 150 (20 lb (80 g/m (For DCP-1512) Paper weight 17 lb - 28 lb (65 - 105 g/m Press a or b to choose A4, Letter, Legal or Folio.
  • Page 26 • that is multipart or carbonless • that is designed for inkjet printing If you use any of the types of paper listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.

  • Page 27: Loading Documents

    Loading documents How to load documents Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book, one page at a time. Document Sizes Supported Length: Up to 11.8 in. (300.0 mm) Width: Up to 8.5 in.

  • Page 28: Making Copies

    Making copies How to copy ID COPY Load your document. You can make one-sided and double-sided After placing the document on the copies of identification cards. scanner glass, close the document Double-sided ID Copy can copy both sides of cover. your identification card onto one page, keeping the original card size.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 (For DCP-1512) Turn over your identification card and Press 2 in 1 (ID) Copy. place it at the left side of the scanner glass. (For DCP-1612W) Press 2 in 1 (ID) Copy/Copy Options. Press a or b to choose Double-sided...

  • Page 30: One-Sided Id Copy

    Press a or b to enter the number of copies you want. Place your identification card face down on the scanner glass. (For DCP-1512) Press 2 in 1 (ID) Copy. (For DCP-1612W) Press 2 in 1 (ID) Copy/Copy Options. Press a or b to choose Double-sided...

  • Page 31: Other Copies

    Make sure you are in COPY mode. Use the Copy Options or 2 in 1 (ID) Copy/Copy Options key to quickly set the following copy settings only for the next copy. Press Menu selections Options (DCP-1512) Press , then press OK. Press , then press OK.
  • Page 32 Making copies Press Menu selections Options (DCP-1512) Press , then press OK. Press , then press OK. (DCP-1612W) 100%* Enlarge/Reduce 97% LTRiA4 94% A4iLTR 91% Full Page 85% LTRiEXE 70% A4iA5 Custom(25-400%) 200% 141% A5iA4 104% EXEiLTR Page Layout Off(1 in 1)*...

  • Page 33: How To Scan To A Computer

    XP, Windows Vista and Windows Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities, and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left navigation bar, and then click ControlCenter4.
  • Page 34 How to scan to a computer Choose Advanced Mode and then click OK. Click File in the Scan tab.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5 1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 When you select the Folder check box, you can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the (Browse) button.

  • Page 36: Scanning Using The Scan Key

    XP, Windows Vista and Windows Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities, and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left navigation bar, and then click ControlCenter4.
  • Page 37 Chapter 5 Click Device Scan Settings. Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings. 1 You can choose the file type from the drop-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the (Browse) button.

  • Page 38: A Troubleshooting And Other Information

    DR-1030 NOTE • Brother machines are designed to work with toner of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance when used with Brother Original toner cartridges. Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance if toner or toner cartridges of other specifications are used.
  • Page 39 NOTE • The projected life for each of the toner cartridges is based on ISO/IEC 19752. Frequency of replacement will vary depending on the complexity of printed pages, percentage of coverage and type of media used.

  • Page 40: Identifying Your Problem

    Troubleshooting and other information Identifying your problem First, check the following:  The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine is turned on. All of the protective parts have been removed.   Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray. ...

  • Page 41: Error And Maintenance Messages

    Error and maintenance messages The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://support.brother.com. Error Message Cause Action The toner cartridge is not...

  • Page 42: Improving The Print Quality

    Improving the print quality NOTE Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used cartridges with toner from other sources. If you are having problems with print results, check the following: 1 The machine's environment.
  • Page 43 4 Replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit. For more information on how to replace the consumable items, see the instructions included with the drum unit for replacing the drum unit or see the instructions printed on the box of the toner cartridge for replacing the toner cartridge.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting and other information NOTE Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.  Clean the drum unit if black or white dots appear on printed pages Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
  • Page 45 Wipe the surface of the drum gently with a dry cotton swab until the dust or glue on the surface comes off. 6 Check the printer driver settings. Try changing the Print Settings in the Basic tab.
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting and other information If the paper is curled or the toner is not fixed well on the paper, you can adjust these settings in Improve Print Output. Click Other Print Options in the Advanced tab.

  • Page 47: Paper Jams

    Paper Jams Open the scanner cover. The pull-arm (1) on the left side of the machine will lock. Always remove all paper from the paper tray Open the top cover. and straighten the stack when you add new paper. This helps prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding through the machine at one time and prevents paper jams.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting and other information Place the drum unit and toner cartridge WARNING assembly back in to the machine. Close the top cover. HOT SURFACE After pulling the pull-arm (1) on the left side of the machine down, close the scanner cover using both hands. Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.

  • Page 49: Cleaning And Checking The Machine

    Cleaning and Checking the machine Make sure to read the guidelines in the Product Safety Guide before cleaning the machine. Clean the outside and inside of the machine regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, make sure that you clean the inside of the machine.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications General Model DCP-1512 DCP-1612W Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotographic Laser Printer Memory Capacity 16 MB 32 MB Power Source 110-120 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Approx. 1,068 W Peak Consumption Approx. 390 W at 77 °F (25 °C) Approx.

  • Page 51: Document Size

    Model DCP-1512 DCP-1612W Support ® ® ® Windows Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, ® ® ® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista , Windows ® ® ® Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2003, ® ® Windows Server...

  • Page 52: Print Media

    Specifications Print Media Model DCP-1512 DCP-1612W Paper Paper Paper Type Plain Paper, Recycled Paper Input Tray Paper Size A4, Letter, Legal, Folio A4, Letter, Legal, Folio, A5, A5(Long Edge), B5, Executive Width: 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148 to 216 Length: 5.8 to 14 in. (148 to 355.6 mm)

  • Page 53: Scanner

    Up to 19,200 × 19,200 dpi (interpolated) Up to 600 × 1200 dpi (optical) Scanning Width Max. 8.27 in. (210 mm) For the latest driver updates for the version of OS X you are using, visit us at http://support.brother.com. ® ® ®...

  • Page 54: Network (Lan) (Dcp-1612W Only)

    Setup Support Utility ® (For Windows users) Brother BRAdmin Light is available from the CD-ROM provided with the machine. (For Macintosh users) Brother BRAdmin Light is available as a download from http://support.brother.com. ® (For Windows users) If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin...
  • Page 55 Index Auto Power Off .........17 Network (LAN) specifications ........47 Brother numbers ......... i Paper ............18 jam ............40 recommended ........18 Cleaning size ............18 corona wire ...........36 tray capacity ......... 18 drum unit ..........37 Print scanner ..........36 quality ...........
  • Page 56 Text, entering ...........16 Toner Setting (Continue Mode) ....17 Troubleshooting error and maintenance messages on LCD ..34 paper jam ..........40 print quality ...........35 Weights ............43 WiFi key .............5 ® Windows See Software and Network User’s Guide. Wireless Network See Quick Setup Guide and Software and Network User’s Guide.
  • Page 57 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries. www.brotherearth.com...

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